Sign up for free text messages about the most important updates on coronavirus in New Jersey

Updated Apr 02, 2020; Posted Mar 12, 2020

By Staff | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

As March began, many of us were still viewing the coronavirus as simply a far-away news headline, one of those things happening somewhere else that we might have to worry about here in New Jersey sometime. We know better, now.

COVID-19, the illness caused by the novel coronavirus, has made dozens of people in our state sick and has led to the death of one man. But it’s hard to keep up as details change, sometimes minute-by-minute. We’d like to offer you another way to get the most important information you need, when and how you need it.

By signing up for our Coronavirus in N.J. text alerts, you’ll get direct access to the latest developments, brought to you by NJ.com’s unparalleled team of reporters, visual journalists, editors and more, right to your phone.

Our text alerts are free, and because we know your time and attention are valuable, we’ll only send texts when it’s absolutely necessary. We’ll help you cut through the informational clutter surrounding this ever-changing story.

In times like these, we know you’ll depend on trusted sources for the news and information needed to make the best choices for your family’s health and safety. We’re proud to offer you these text alerts as another way to stay informed.

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